TEST ATI SAFE DOSAGE

Safe Dosage Test Question 1 loaded rationals provided CLOSE Question: 1 of 25 CORRECT  Time Elapsed: 00:00:36 FLAG A nurse manager is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client received a double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first? Complete an incident report. The nurse who discovers an error should complete an incident report as part of the facility's risk management program; however, this is not the first action the nurse should take. Notify the provider about the medication error. The nurse should notify the provider of the client's status change in case diagnostic testing or an antidote is necessary; however, this is not the first action the nurse should take. Assess the client for adverse effects. MY ANSWER When using the nursing process, the first step the nurse should take is to assess the client. By checking the client for adverse effects, the nurse can provide prompt treatment to minimize harm to the client. Report the error to the risk manager